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Manufacturing sector’s struggles highlighted in push for economic reform
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) is urging the federal government to place manufacturing at the centre of discussions during the upcoming August economic roundtable, warning that the sector is facing intensifying pressures that threaten its viability and broader economic contribution.
Iondrive, CSIRO launch project to turn battery waste graphite into anode-grade material
Iondrive Limited has launched a new project in partnership with CSIRO to convert waste graphite from used lithium-ion batteries into anode-grade material, marking a development in its battery recycling commercialisation strategy.
Boral opens precasting facility at Emu Plains site for Harbour Tunnel project
Boral Limited has commenced a new phase of operations at its Emu Plains site with the official opening of a precasting facility dedicated to supporting the Western Harbour Tunnel project, continuing the site's 140-year legacy in Sydney’s infrastructure development.
UQ researchers test magnetic heat shields in spaceflight first
The University of Queensland is undertaking world-first experiments to investigate the potential of magnetic heat shields to enhance spacecraft re-entry, a development that could support future return missions from Mars by reducing spacecraft weight, cost, and thermal stress.
GMG eyes global manufacturing growth with UQ battery breakthrough and US support
Graphene Manufacturing Group Limited (GMG) has confirmed the granting of a patent for its Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery in Australia, representing a notable step forward in the company’s battery technology development and manufacturing efforts.